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When were Wristies invented?
K.K. Gregory is another kid inventor. When she was ten (in 1994), she made her invention, a kind of finger-less gloves she called Wristies. She got the idea while playing outside in the snow in Bedford, Massachusetts.
Who invented Wristies?
Wristies were invented by 10 year old KK Gregory as a glove liner, to keep the snow from going up her sleeves while she played out in the snow.
Who is KK Gregory?
K-K Gregory, a ninth-grader from Bedford, Massachusetts, has been living that dream. She became an inventor-entrepreneur in 1994, at the age of 10. After a New England snowstorm, K-K was in her yard building a snow fort with her younger brother. K-K intended for her invention to be worn under sleeves but over gloves.
What is a Wristies?
Wristies are made of incredibly soft and comfortable Polartec polyester fleece that breathes, are water repellent, retains body heat and wicks away moisture from the body. In a review: “I’m a classical guitarist and Wristies are often essential when playing in cold concert halls.
Who invented wrist warmers?
On a cold and snowy winter’s day, 10 year old KK Gregory was out building a snow fort when her wrists started to hurt because they were cold and wet. She remedied the problem by inventing Wristies, and wore them under her coat and mittens. She tested the invention with her scout troop who encouraged her to make more.
When was KK Gregory born?
Kenny Gregory
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 16, 1978 Columbus, Ohio |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5.75 in (1.97 m) |
| Listed weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
What did KK Gregory invent?
K.K. invented a type of sleeve to keep her wrists warm after she found they kept getting cold and wet when she was playing in the snow. K.K. received a patent for her invention, which she called Wristies® wrist warmers.
When were wool gloves invented?
In the harbour area a mitten of wool was discovered dating from the 8th or early 9th century.
What did Kelly Reinhart invent?
Modeled after the cowboys clad in holsters in Westerns, Kelly designed a pack that ties onto your belt and around your thigh, holding videogames, cell phones, or other small items. She called it Thigh Pak, or T-Pak. Her design was patented in 1998 and has sold over $1 million.